Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $800 (48 Rentals)

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property at 271 Davis Ave

271 Davis Ave

KearnyNJ07032

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property at 192 Clinton Ave

192 Clinton Ave

Jersey CityNJ07304

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property at 43 Wright Ave

43 Wright Ave

Jersey CityNJ07306

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218-220 Duncan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

218-220 Duncan Ave

218-220 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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80 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Lexington Ave

80 Lexington AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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196 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

196 Clinton Ave

196 Clinton AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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214-220 Duncan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

214-220 Duncan Ave

214-220 Duncan AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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2267 John F Kennedy Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

2267 John F Kennedy BlvdJersey City, NJ 07304
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304 Ege Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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16 Bennett St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16 Bennett St

16 Bennett StJersey City, NJ 07304
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Main St Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main St Commons

100 Main StNewark, NJ 07105
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South Kearny, Kearny, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Kearny Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Agnes Co-LivingPrivate Room with Shared Bath E1BR,1BA$1,555
3 AcresS4Studio,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $0.74 price per square foot 126 Main St Model at 126 Main St, Unit 2 in the in the North Ironbound neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 7 Wallis Ave Model at 7 Wallis Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,885 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Marion neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
126 Main St, Unit 2126 Main St3BR,1BA$0.74
7 Wallis Ave, Unit 27 Wallis Ave3BR,3BA$0.94
338 Sip Ave, Unit 2338 Sip Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
220 Union St, Unit 2220 Union St3BR,2BA$2.08
646 Ferry St, Unit 2646 Ferry St2BR,1BA$1.68
678 Communipaw Ave678 Communipaw AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
618 Bramhall Ave, Unit 3L618 Bramhall Ave3BR,1BA$2.10
664 Forest St, Unit 1664 Forest St2BR,1BA$2.11
168 Delaware Ave, Unit 11168 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$2.31
211 Clinton Ave, Unit 1211 Clinton Ave1BR,1BA$2.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Kearny, Kearny, NJ

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Kearny, NJ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Kearny Neighborhood in Kearny, NJ

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Kearny Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Kearny?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Kearny is at 3 Acres listed at $1,825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment is $1,555 at The Agnes Co-Living.

What is the most affordable South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 26 Van Reipen and starts from $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.